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This ambitious, all-star miniseries treatment of the Round Table legends is narrated from the perspective of the sorcerer Merlin (Sam Neill), who must choose between loyalty to the court and his love for beautiful Nimue (Isabella Rossellini). Solid acting and spectacular special effects combine to form an excellent television production.

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Great film with a great cast. All Merlin's life, from his birth to the oldest age, passing through dragons, witches, kings and children... The story of King Arthur, Morgana, Nimue, with good visual effects and characters that will not ever leave your heart.

For those of you whom are fans of fantasy and the lore of Arthur and Merlin, you'll be pleased with this (although considerably outdated in terms of direction and production) representation of a classic tale. Sticking quite firmly to the original legend this is a worthwhile purchase if you want a light hearted film. It it's not earthshattering in terms of acting and special effects but it does a good job of adapting the original Arthurian legend. Quite entertaining and a good escape from everyday life.

This movie kept me visually stunned from the start to the finish. Arthurian legends have always been interesting...but seeing it from the view of Merlin, the character who has been a mystery in many other forms of the tales, his story now gets to be told.
The story of him fighting all his life against the evil of Queen Mab is very entertaining, and adds something new to the character.

I bought the item for my teenage daughter and we both watched it together. She is absolutely delighted with it, so whatever makes her happy keeps me good too. It is very good quality viewing and is now one of her favourite dvd's to keep.

This DVD shows the two part Channel 4 series regarding the myth and legends surrounding Britain's most famous wizard Merlin. The producers really pulled out all the stops with a star studded cast Including Sam Niell, John Geilgud ,Helen Bonham Carter and Rutger Hauer. Those who have watched other Merlin and Arthur stories will see many similarities and differences in the storyline between this and other such offerings. This does not however detract from the enjoyment value of this TV mini epic series. The film is very well produced,cast,located, acted and costumed but not spoiled by too many special effects, just sufficient to narrate the tale. The writers have obviously done some considerable research into the legends and the life and times of contemporary Britons, which cannot have been easy,considering no one really know at what date this is supposed to be set.However the film gives its viewers plenty to thinkabout and enjoy. Read full review